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Period stopped after depo-provera shot, decided to have inrercourse & took plan b a day after? will i get my period? does depo-provera leave the system?

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Yes: Depo injection will be good for 3 months. It is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Answered 2/19/2014

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

3 months: The Depo-Provera shot is effective for at least 3 months. After that there is still some effect, but it tapers off. If you have had a Depo-Provera shot within 3 months, then you are protected from getting pregnant. If in doubt, take a home pregnancy test.

Answered 2/19/2015

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